Chain-link fence cost in Eugene, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,600 – $6,350
- Per linear ft
- $10.50 – $41
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #92
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Eugene, plan on $1,600 to $6,350 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $10.50 to $41 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 3% higher than the national one. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Eugene, OR, standard level
$3,000 to $4,900
About $19.50 to $32 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,700 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $3,050 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $3,000 | $4,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Eugene, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $950 | $1,500 | $2,050 | 38% |
| Labor | $610 | $2,350 | $4,100 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $1,600 | $3,950 | $6,350 | 100% |
Why Eugene prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.85 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Eugene is 1.02 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 60% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Eugene metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.6) and land at $40 to $150.
Extras that change the Eugene total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Eugene by the average of the local wage index (1.02) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.04. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $85 – $1,050 |
Eugene against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $3,950 to $4,350 across Eugene and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, ORthis page | $1,600 – $6,350 | $3,950 | |
| Salem, OR65 miles | $1,650 – $6,600 | $4,150 | +4% |
| Bend, OR100 miles | $1,650 – $6,600 | $4,100 | +4% |
| Medford, OR105 miles | $1,600 – $6,300 | $3,950 | level |
| Portland, OR115 miles | $1,700 – $7,000 | $4,350 | +9% |
| Yakima, WA205 miles | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | +1% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $1,650 – $6,500 | $4,050 | +3% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Eugene comes in at #92 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Eugene is 3% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $1,700 – $7,000 | $4,350 | +9% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $1,650 – $6,600 | $4,150 | +4% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $1,650 – $6,600 | $4,100 | +4% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $1,600 – $6,300 | $3,950 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Eugene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eugene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $1,400 – $5,350 | $3,350 | −15% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $1,300 – $4,700 | $3,000 | −24% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $1,450 – $6,000 | $3,750 | −6% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | −11% |
Eugene labor market for chain-link fence
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Eugene is 1.02 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.85 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.21 and $27.39 an hour. About 1,010 work in the metro. That is 64.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.09 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.05 an hour. BLS counts 710 of them working in the area, 45.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.39 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($20.21) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 7.1% or 4.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 157,710 jobs in the Eugene-Springfield area. That makes it the 150th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $20.21 | $22.85 | $27.39 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.10 | $30.09 | $35.05 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Eugene: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Eugene wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,600 to $3,500
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,000 to $4,900
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,450 to $6,350
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,350 | $2,050 – $3,300 | $3,000 – $4,250 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,600 – $3,500 | $3,000 – $4,900 | $4,450 – $6,350 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,100 – $4,650 | $4,000 – $6,500 | $5,900 – $8,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,150 – $6,900 | $5,950 – $9,700 | $8,750 – $12,500 |
Climate in Eugene: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Eugene Mahlon Sweet Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Eugene: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Eugene gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.2 inches in December). The station averages about 18 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 35 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 35 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 48 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 52 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 34 | 7.2 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Eugene
Because every project leans on different trades, Eugene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +5% and wood fence +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $7,950 | +4% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,550 | +5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,950 – $11,900 | +4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,700 | +5% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Eugene bid
Coating
Black or green vinyl-coated mesh costs more than galvanized.
Gates
Gates are $80-$1,000+ before installation. Rolling or slide gates are the expensive end.
Survey
A land survey ($300-$900) is worth it before you put a fence near a boundary.
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Chain-link fence in Eugene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Eugene?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,600 to $6,350 in the Eugene area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,000 to $4,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Eugene?
About $10.50 to $41 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Eugene or Salem?
Salem is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,150, which is 4% more than Eugene ($3,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eugene?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $3,950. Materials are 38% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Eugene?
$2,100 to $8,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Eugene?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Eugene area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eugene expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Oregon?
Eugene is 3% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($4,050 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Eugene?
The BLS median is $22.85 an hour in the Eugene area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.21 to $27.39.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Eugene?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $3,500 and premium work $4,450 to $6,350. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Is there a bad season to install a chain-link fence in Eugene?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Eugene?
$85 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Eugene
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Chain-Link Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Visual Fence Pro: Chain Link Fence Cost & Pricing Guide for Contractors (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = Visual Fence Pro's $6-$13 per foot for residential galvanized 4-6 ft fence (taller or vinyl-coated fence costs more).